Windows Virtual Security
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Severity Level: The determined severity level of an object, represented numerically, based on our risk modeling process and research, as explained in our Threat Assessment Criteria.
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See also Threat Assessment Criteria.
| Threat Level: | 100 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 4 |
| First Seen: | August 9, 2012 |
| Last Seen: | January 8, 2020 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
Windows Virtual Security Image
Windows Virtual Security is a rogue anti-spyware program which pretends to be able to remove imaginary malware infections and computer problems from your PC. When Windows Virtual Security installs itself on your PC, it states that your computer has been corrupted by an unidentified Trojan, and then urges you to execute a quick system scan. Following everything Windows Virtual Security says, you will download and install this rogueware onto your machine. Then, Windows Virtual Security will initiate fictitious system scans and report numerous nonexistent malware threats. Windows Virtual Security will also show a lot of fake security alerts claiming that your PC's security is in danger, and there are many malware threats detected on your computer system, which does not enable your computer to operate properly. Windows Virtual Security will surely slow down your PC's performance, making it seem as if this is happening because of the alleged infections which you should remove at once using Windows Virtual Security. Windows Virtual Security only aims at stealing your money. Affected users are strongly advised by ESG's malware analysts to uninstall Windows Virtual Security from your PC system as soon as possible by using a reputable malware removal tool.
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SpyHunter Detects & Remove Windows Virtual Security
Windows Virtual Security Video
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File System Details
| # | File Name | MD5 |
Detections
Detections: The number of confirmed and suspected cases of a particular threat detected on
infected computers as reported by SpyHunter.
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|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Protector-exsh.exe | cf08b9819944034d24297131dce44d07 | 1 |
| 2. | %AppData% Protector-[rnd].exe |
Registry Details
Messages
The following messages associated with Windows Virtual Security were found:
| "Error Key-logger activity detected. System information security is at risk. It is recommended to activate protection and run a full system scan" |
| "Microsoft Security Essentials detected potential threats that might compromise your privacy or damage your computer. You need to clean your computer immediately to prevent the system crash" |
| "Trojan-PSW.Win32.launch Hack Tool:Win32/Welevate.A Adware.Win32.Fraud" |
| "Warning! Identity theft attempt Detected Hidden connection IP: 58.82.12.124 Target: Your passwords for sites" |
| "Warning! Virus Detected Threat detected: FTP Server Infected file: C:WindowsSystem32dllcachewmploc.dll" |
